Low product indicator for self facing merchandiser and related methods
US10405674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q90/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A low product indicator comprising an upright portion capable of being attached to a pusher or paddle on a conventional merchandiser and having indicia relating to at least one of: a store the conventional merchandiser is displayed in; a product the merchandiser is intended to be stocked with; a product category encompassing the general type of product the merchandiser is intended to be stocked with; and/or advertising. In one form, a product display merchandiser is disclosed comprising a tray, a spring biased pusher slidable within the tray, and a visual indicator comprising at least one light activated by a switch, the switch configured to be actuated when the pusher is within a predetermined portion of the tray.
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